SPRING KIT LIST
What to wear
The main items of clothing should be warm and comfortable. Spring can be mixed and Neoprenes & are still a key item on the clothing list.
Either a full wetsuit or neoprene leggings with sports tops will work.
Footwear - Either neoprene boots or an old pair of sneakers. (neoprene socks can add to keeping your feet warm beneath boots or sneaks)
Waterproof top / Jacket - Always bring a spare thin waterproof layer for April showers,.
Tops - Thin layers as weather is very changeable.
What to bring with you
- Suncream
- Water bottle and water
- Snacks
- A Hat or cap
- Neck buff
- Any medicines you require or need
- Insect repellent
- Dry Bag to put it all in. ( You can borrow one from me if you don't yet have your own)
If you are heading out without an instructor or a group take the following
- Hot drinks / cold drinks
- First aid kit
- Mobile phone and waterproof phone case
- Spare clothing
- Sun cream
- Insect repellent
- Buoyancy aid
- Waist leash (DO NOT WEAR A LEASH AROUND YOUR ANKLE ON A RIVER) More info when booking into a beginner session.
- Dry bag to put it all in.
autumn / WINTER KIT
Tips
- This is a small section to help you be prepared for the cooler weather heading our way. Don't let cooler temperatures put you off enjoying SUP all year round. The list below is a great place to start with your Winter Kit list. Continue to enjoy exploring.
River
- Dry Bag - Big enough to put extra layers into it.
- Wooly hat
- Buoyancy Aid (most clubs have them to borrow)
- Neoprene Leggings or Dry pants. (if wearing dry pants make sure you wear thermals underneath as the dry pants are not very warm)
- A wetsuit - With flexibility between a 3mm and 5mm thickness for movement,
- Neoprene Boots (nothing less than 5mm for winter)
- Gloves ( Neoprene or wool)
- Base layers - Top
- Waterproof Jacket
- Neck buff
- Flask for hot drinks / Thermal Mug / Snacks
- Water bottle
- Weather Apps on phone Willy weather / Met office
- Suncream
- Purse / Wallet incase you need to stop off somewhere
- Small First aid kit
Sea
- Full wetsuit thickness to match the season.
- Windproof jacket
- Buoyancy aid
- Neoprene gloves
- Neoprene boots
- Neoprene Hood (optional) depending on conditions
- Base layer
- Dry bag with mobile phone - hot drink - water - spare dry layer.
- Weather apps and emergency services at hand.
- Snacks